If the ONS is so concerned about people's privacy, why do they themselves sell film and fiche of the indices of recent births, deaths and marriages, and why do they sell certificates for those events? I can go to a Family History Center and see the records. What exactly is the issue with being able to save a trip to the FHC by viewing the records online? Is there a chance that the ONS could just repudiate their agreement entirely and all our efforts just have been wasted? Rick Elliott